Inventory Control Lead

company information

headquartered in st. Augustine, fl, with offices and manufacturing facilities all around the globe, amphenol cit is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of high-performance wire, cable, and medical devices. We provide complete interconnect solutions to industries like aerospace, military & defense electronics, space, medical, test & measurement, and industrial.

our talented team of employees worldwide helps bring movies to your seat on airplanes, deliver mission-critical information from drones to the command office, transfer heart rhythm to paper, route communications from space, connect power to downhill oil drills, and get planes back in the air faster. At amphenol cit, we make the amazing possible. Take the next step to become an integral part of our team by applying today and kickstart your journey with us.

the inventory control lead is responsible for managing supplies to meet market demands while avoiding oversupply. This involves conducting regular inspections and assessments, reviewing invoices and other documentation, monitoring product distribution, and producing progress reports regularly.

• ensures the accuracy of raw materials, work-in-progress (wip), and finished goods inventory for onsite and offsite warehouses, with general supervision.
• required to develop and maintain standard work instructions for the cycle count program; be solely responsible for leading the cycle count program by coordinating and conducting ongoing cycle counts and directing personnel; and responsible for preparing weekly metrics for cycle counting and creating and implementing new procedures and forms as needed to assist in improving job functions.
• analyze and verify all material inventory numbers for accuracy; investigate inventory discrepancies daily, review any discrepancies, and make all necessary corrections and adjustments; maintain inventory accuracy and direct daily cycle counting on all store items; and perform inventory transfers and scrap inventory processing.
• partner with the finance department on high-dollar inventory variances and troubleshoot and resolve issues such as negative inventory locations and production supply inventory; create countermeasures to prevent discrepancies and variances found in sap; and interact and communicate with different departments to resolve critical issues and discrepancies.
• lead and work on special projects without supervision, can adapt to change, interact well with other departments, and be a collaborator.

other duties as required in support of the department and the company.

this position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of related warehouse experience required.
• ability to work a flexible schedule based on production demand.
• experience in the aerospace, military, and defense industry, or cable assembly business preferred.

• completing the basics of supply chain management module of the apics (or equivalent) within two years of employment is required.

• applicants are required to have a high level of proficiency in english, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

• basic addition and subtraction skills.

• proficient in ms office including excel, word, power point, teams, and sharepoint is necessary.
• experience in a lean manufacturing environment is required, as well as the ability to participate in 5s-related performance teams.
• having strong writing skills is essential for completing documents and forms accurately and effectively.
• must be dependable, flexible, and able to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders and/or special projects to meet customer demands.

the physical requirements outlined below indicate those necessary to fulfill this position's core responsibilities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided according to ada regulations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job's essential functions. While performing job duties, the employee will regularly engage in activities such as using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and communicating verbally. Additionally, the employee will frequently need to reach with hands and arms, while also standing and walking as part of the role.

Occasional lifting and/or movement of objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds may be required. This position also demands specific vision capabilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral…